Amanda Stewart
Amanda moved to the Dallas area as a child, moved away for college, but then returned “home” with her husband and new daughter. Now five years later, she and her family are putting down roots in Collin County. Her educational background is an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a graduate degree in Early Childhood Studies. Most days you can find her doing her best to put her knowledge to work with 3 of the sweetest students around- born in 2010, 2014 and 2015. Once bedtime hits, you can find her doing some instructional design work, blogging, or finding the next great series on Netflix, usually with a cookie in hand. You can read more about her collection of thoughts on everything from motherhood and parenting to DIY and fitness, and whatever else is on her mind at her new blog <a href "http://www.thiscollectivelife.com/" This Collective Life .
4-7pm: Taming the Witching Hours
It’s 4:30pm. Snack time is over. Homework is done. Emotions are beginning to run high for all parties. Sound familiar? This time of day is often affectionately called “the witching hour” or more appropriately,...
Simple Steps to Creating an Inexpensive Holiday Table
Last Thanksgiving was our first time to officially host a big family dinner. It was pretty special, after years of going to others’ homes to celebrate the holidays, to have people come to our...
Honest Moms :: When Playing is Hard
As I reflect back on the summer, we made great memories and had some really fun days. It also reiterated to me one aspect of my motherhood that I have always struggled with: playing...
Four Lessons Learned From Four Birth Experiences
Welcome to the next post in our new series, Birth Stories. We'll post a new birth story each Monday throughout August and September. Be sure to check back each week for a new story!
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Back to School, Back to Routine
School is almost back in session! While that may bring excitement for some and sadness for others, it's coming, and as moms, it's important to prepare. I've had a child in school for two...
How to Handle Costco Like A Boss, From a Mom of 4
Grocery shopping with children. Just the thought of it raises my blood pressure a little bit. Grocery pickup has honestly been one of the greatest inventions of my mom life. I don’t think I...
Collin County Suburb Snapshot: Northwest McKinney
Are you moving to northwest McKinney? This is for you. Do you live here and are just looking for something new to do? This guide to McKinney, TX, is also for you! If you...
5 Ideas for Date Night At Home
The benefits of date night for a relationship are clear. But let’s be honest, sometimes it is just plain hard to make it work. Kid schedules, work schedules, sleep schedules, fatigue—the reasons pile up...